NYT Dictionary

PINHEADED

/ˈpɪnhɛdɪd/
AdjectivePIN-head-edpin-head-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Having a head that is unusually tapered or small.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pin + headed; compare pinhead.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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